Maxtor OneTouch 4 Lite 250 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Within one month of purchase, the unit crapped out. Some folders cannot be open at all. Other folders, all the stored files were gone. The loss files will be really hard 2 replace, since I did not have additional backup 4 the backup. Maxtor OneTouch 4 Lite 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive This is not a reliable storage unit. I will not 2 store any more file 2 this unit from now on.

I bought this product because I thought it would be a quick & simple way of backing up my files with a quick touch of a button. Well, I quickly found out that this is not the case. In the software, you don't have the ability 2 choose which folder you want 2 back up. There is a 'manual' backup option that supposedly lets you choose, but it only gives you a list of basic system folders & doesn't let you specify. So, now I use it as a regular external hard drive & uninstalled the backup software. I use Allway Sync software 2 backup my folders & it works great.

We knew we needed an external harddrive 2 back up our important data & pictures. Maxtor has made a product that is easy 2 use & fits the bill 4 our needs. We bought it on recommendation from our Computer tech...
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I purchased this Maxtor OneTouch 4 Lite 250 GB External Hard Drive based on the feature of one touch backup 4 convenience. After installing this drive, I found 2 problems associated with it. The 1st issue is that the onetouch software did not work & I am not sure if it was due 2 my Vista Home Premium OS? The 2nd issue is that the PC won't boot with this drive connected. After some google search, I found that you are supposed 2 unplug this drive before you re-boot your PC. The 2nd issue is really the show stopper 4 my since I like 2 turn off my PC when I am not using it 2 conserve energy.

Be careful when unplugging this piece of junk or when starting up your computer. My files were not lossed but many were "orphaned" by this drive & this when I go 2 open the file (ex: music cd) there are huge gaps in the file. I use this one as a back up. Piece of junk. Buy a Lacie, they are much more reliable.

Backup your files with a push of a button or set up the software 2 perform convenient automatic backups. With 7200 RPM & 16 MB cache buffer, you get fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, & instant access 2 your files. Simple setup, just connect the USB 2.0 cable, & your Maxtor OneTouch 4 hard drive automatically appears on your desktop. For all those precious pictures, videos, music & data files, external hard drive is a must have. Up 2 480Mb/sec Bus Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 Operating system - Windows XP Home or Higher, Mac OS X (10.4.7 or later), 256MB RAM Approximate Unit Dimensions - 2.5 X 5.88 X 6.75 Approximate Unit Weight - 2.2lbs

The Maxtor® OneTouch® 4 Lite solution is a full-featured backup & storage solution with Maxtor SafetyDrill™ 4 complete recovery of a hard drive’s contents in case of a system crash or virus/spyware attack*. With two levels of data security & capacities up 2 1 TB, users can confidently back up or sync work & home computers.

Protect your data from unauthorized use.

Back up your files with one touch of a button

Portable Performance & Security
Provide a safe haven 4 your entire working environment. Don’t back up & protect just your files anymore. System crashes & virus attacks can happen, & it’s difficult 2 get your computer back 2 just the way you like it. To prepare, should the unfortunate happen, Maxtor SafetyDrill automatically creates a snapshot of the entire contents of your PC’s hard drive which can be readily booted 4 an easy & complete recovery.

Backup all your precious memories 2 one safe, convenient place with one touch of the button or automatically with easy scheduling software. Maxtor’s simple user interface makes it easy 2 protect your contents without even thinking about it and, just as importantly, restore it if needed.

With this elegantly simple full-featured backup solution, Maxtor’s software makes automated backup scheduling, specific file restoration, sync, security, drive & power management a snap. To safeguard against unauthorized use, Maxtor OneTouch 4 Lite comes with both data encryption & Maxtor DrivePass. It’s simple 2 install – just plug the external drive into an available USB 2.0/1.1 port on your PC or Mac. With up 2 1 TB, there’s ample room 4 your important documents, videos, photos, graphics, & music in one safe, convenient location – over 16,660 hours of digital music or 320,000 digital photos or 1000 hours of digital video or 250 two-hour DVD quality movies or 500 games.

The sleek & slim design of this hard drive--only measures 6.73 x 2.49 x 5.88-inches (H x D x W). The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Lite lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up 2 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need 2 back your data up quickly & safely.

At this compact size, & with this high performance, you now have the ability 2 take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room 2 breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind.

Product Highlights

· Maxtor® SafetyDrill™ prepares, boots & recovers a PC’s entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection.*	· Back up all your files with one touch of the button or automated scheduling.
· Maxtor DrivePass™ & Encryption protects contents of drive in case unauthorized use.	· Quick & easy installation with pre-loaded software
· Simple Maxtor user-interface drive management, security & backup scheduling	· 5-year limited warranty
· Sync data between two or more computers on the same operating system.	· Customizable Maxtor OneTouch® button
· Plug & play storage	· Auto Updater helps keep your Maxtor OneTouch solution current.
· Drive & power management utilities	· USB 2.0/1.1 compatible up 2 480 Mb/sec data transfer rates
· PC & Mac compatible	· 7200 RPM, up 2 16-MB cache buffer

*Windows Only

Maxtor® is the expert & the leader in designing simple external storage & backup solutions 4 consumers & professionals. Maxtor offers a broad line of trusted, intuitive storage solutions 4 safeguarding critical business data, digital files & personal memories. Maxtor developed the industry’s first external storage device that features easy-to-use OneTouch® button backup & restore capabilities. The Maxtor® OneTouch 4 Lite solution is the easy way 2 back up & store photos, videos, games, music, business data, personal information & more. The OneTouch 4 Lite solution continues the OneTouch legacy as the leading external hard drive 4 small office users, consumers, creative professionals & mobile warriors.

What's in the Box
External hard drive with preloaded installation software, USB 2.0 cable, Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD, quick start guide, AC power adapter